CFI Posts $2.3 Trillion Q1 Volume as Client Activity and Deposits Rise

Monday, 27/04/2026 | 11:48 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • The company said first quarter volume rose 11% quarter on quarter and 81% year on year.
  • The firm reported 37.2 million trades, up 75% year on year, alongside 866.5K funding transactions.
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CFI Financial Group reported trading volume of USD 2.3 trillion in the first quarter this year. This was up 11% from the last quarter and 81% year-on-year. Finance Magnates previously reported about $2.07 trillion in the last quarter and $6.4 trillion for full-year 2025, marking the same upward trend.

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The company said growth was driven by higher client activity across markets. It also pointed to continued growth in new client acquisition. Active clients increased by 18% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter. New client acquisition rose by 27% from the previous quarter. Net deposits increased by 39% quarter-on-quarter.

CFI Reports $2.3T Q1 Volume

Trading activity in the quarter was spread across several asset classes. Metals led overall activity, especially gold and silver. Equity indices also saw strong participation. Major FX pairs and energy products, particularly oil, were active. Digital assets also contributed to overall volumes.

Platform activity data showed further increases in usage. The company reported more than 37.2 million trades executed during the quarter. This was up 75% year-on-year and 22% quarter-on-quarter. Funding activity also increased, with 866,483 funding transactions recorded. This represented a 48% year-on-year rise and a 26% quarterly increase.

Mobile continued to dominate trading access. More than 90% of trading activity was conducted through mobile platforms.

Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, commented on the results. He said, “Crossing the USD 2.3 trillion mark so early in the year is a proud moment for our teams.” He added, “The record volumes and the continued growth in client activity and funding reflect the strength of our platform and the trust our clients place in us.”

CFI Adds Operations Entities Offices

Alongside the trading performance, the company reported international expansion. It expanded operations in Colombia last year.

In Egypt, the company said it continued to focus on regulatory structure and governance. It appointed Amr Abdelbaky as CEO of CFI Egypt. CFI said it operates across multiple jurisdictions through 14 regulated entities and more than 30 offices worldwide.

Separately, the company highlighted recent partnership activity. It entered into a partnership with Etihad Arena as its official online trading partner. It also partnered with the Kuwait Basketball Association for the 2025 season and previously agreed a sponsorship with the MI Cape Town cricket team, including branding and fan engagement activities.

CFI Financial Group reported trading volume of USD 2.3 trillion in the first quarter this year. This was up 11% from the last quarter and 81% year-on-year. Finance Magnates previously reported about $2.07 trillion in the last quarter and $6.4 trillion for full-year 2025, marking the same upward trend.

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The company said growth was driven by higher client activity across markets. It also pointed to continued growth in new client acquisition. Active clients increased by 18% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter. New client acquisition rose by 27% from the previous quarter. Net deposits increased by 39% quarter-on-quarter.

CFI Reports $2.3T Q1 Volume

Trading activity in the quarter was spread across several asset classes. Metals led overall activity, especially gold and silver. Equity indices also saw strong participation. Major FX pairs and energy products, particularly oil, were active. Digital assets also contributed to overall volumes.

Platform activity data showed further increases in usage. The company reported more than 37.2 million trades executed during the quarter. This was up 75% year-on-year and 22% quarter-on-quarter. Funding activity also increased, with 866,483 funding transactions recorded. This represented a 48% year-on-year rise and a 26% quarterly increase.

Mobile continued to dominate trading access. More than 90% of trading activity was conducted through mobile platforms.

Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, commented on the results. He said, “Crossing the USD 2.3 trillion mark so early in the year is a proud moment for our teams.” He added, “The record volumes and the continued growth in client activity and funding reflect the strength of our platform and the trust our clients place in us.”

CFI Adds Operations Entities Offices

Alongside the trading performance, the company reported international expansion. It expanded operations in Colombia last year.

In Egypt, the company said it continued to focus on regulatory structure and governance. It appointed Amr Abdelbaky as CEO of CFI Egypt. CFI said it operates across multiple jurisdictions through 14 regulated entities and more than 30 offices worldwide.

Separately, the company highlighted recent partnership activity. It entered into a partnership with Etihad Arena as its official online trading partner. It also partnered with the Kuwait Basketball Association for the 2025 season and previously agreed a sponsorship with the MI Cape Town cricket team, including branding and fan engagement activities.

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Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023. At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London. Education: Honours degree Information Technology, Anfell College, London
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